The FAA issued an emergency airworthiness directive (AD 2025-23-51) Saturday requiring immediate inspection of all Boeing MD-11 and MD-11F aircraft following an accident last week in which an engine and pylon detached from the aircraft during takeoff, leading to a fatal crash. The agency said the cause of the failure remains under investigation but determined the unsafe condition could compromise the aircraft’s ability to maintain safe flight and landing.

Airlines Ground Fleets in Response

Effective upon receipt, the directive prohibits further flight of any MD-11 or MD-11F until the airplane is inspected and corrective actions, once prescribed, are completed using methods approved by the FAA’s Continued Operational Safety Branch. The FAA said the action was taken under its emergency aut

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